Monthly Archives: March 2004

Before I show numerous pictures of food, here’s a bit of fiber: Action Hero Melissa crocheted this cute pin! I really want to learn how to crochet now (and I confess–I love those little toilet roll covers). So today I … Continue reading →

Well, he’s pretty far gone already, but right now he’s completely freaked out because he thought my mother was going to be gone for another week, but she’s coming home in 2 days. Pump up the meds! Today I met … Continue reading →

Before I came up to Portland, I was telling myself that I would stick around the house more and be a Responsible Adult Daughter. I am, after all, practically middle aged. Though I HAVE been pretty successful with my vow … Continue reading →

I have to say that although I am a native Oregonian, I felt like a Californian today. It wasn’t even 70 degrees, but it was sunny and beautiful, and there were so many people in shorts! I even saw some … Continue reading →

Today we took an excursion to Edelweiss, a German deli in SE Portland. It’s a small place, but it is crammed full of German foods. Check out this display of chocolate: And this is not even all the chocolate they … Continue reading →

Action Hero Melissa, Mrs. H, and I ventured out this morning to Woodland Woolworks. It is quite a haul to Carlton, where WW is located, but we braved the rain and the two-lane roads and made it. WW is basically … Continue reading →

As you can see, I sewed in the zipper, and Peppermint Candy, the 2x2x3x1 ribby by Bonne Marie, is complete! The pattern is great, but I did some weird stuff to it, so initially I was not thrilled with it. … Continue reading →

It’s a little hard organizing my thoughts into any sort of coherent fashion when I’m faced with this: I probably shouldn’t even show that photo, since it shows how crazy this household is. My insane brother watches TV on his … Continue reading →

Made it to Portland! Already things are off to a pretty productive start. This morning I went out for a run on my favorite running path, and at one point I thought, hmm, wouldn’t it be funny if I ran … Continue reading →